Scammers disguise themselves as government agencies – sending fake summons and "urgent court calls"
Scammers increasingly impersonate representatives of government institutions. They send fake messages about alleged "court summons," "financial aid," or "urgent document processing" to obtain personal data or money. This was reported by the Ministry of Justice.
There are also cases where malefactors present themselves as law enforcement officers. They send forged summons, report alleged criminal cases opened against the recipient, and offer to "resolve the issue" for money.
What you need to know to avoid becoming a victim of scammers
In such cases, keep in mind:
- government institutions do not resolve issues via Telegram or Viber messengers;
- official government websites use the gov.ua domain;
- do not follow links from suspicious messages;
- never disclose CVV codes, SMS codes, or passwords;
- government services are not paid for via personal bank cards.
If messages use terms like "urgent," "last chance," or "payment required immediately," and also offer to transfer money to avoid liability, this is a sign of fraud. In such cases, it is recommended to verify information through official sources and report to law enforcement agencies.
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